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Hello, When I was younger, my dad used to work at the International House at the University of Chicago. He would bring me coins that students from all over the world had left behind when they left school, and I managed to build up a decent little collection of pocket change from around the globe. Well, the bug has struck me again and I would like to start collecting foreign coins. What I need are some suggestions as to what I should be looking at/for. It's been a while, and I'm not really sure what's out there. All I know is that there are some absolutely beautiful coins, and I would like to start up my collection again. From what I've been looking at lately, Australian coinage is quite stunning. I understand that there are quite a few Australian members on these forums. Any suggestions on how to get started? I like variety, so I'm not limiting myself to Australian only... Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated. I know this is kind of a general request, but as someone who has not been active in this market for a while, I'm in need of some guidance.  |
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Send you email
please request more information if you need it
If you find some Aussie coins you don't want, I would be happy to babysit them for you.
rggoodie
aka Richard
"catch em doing something right"
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United States
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Do you own a Krause? If not, it's an excellent way to start. Oh my, the endless possiblities..... |
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United States
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You might try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins by Krause for pictures, values and lots more interesting info. They can be found for sale on half.com, ebay.com, etc. |
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Australia
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Ahhhhhhh !!!! you are feeling the "force of the darkside".... Send me your addy and I will mail off to you a few Aussie ones to rekindle your interest. As to where do you start, the posibilites are infinite...predecimals, decimals, NCLT's etc...then of course there is the question of budgets and how much you are willing to spend [:p] Greg Macdonalds " Pocket Guide to Australian Coins & Banknotes" is a highly recommended book to look at if you are serious about Aussie coins. It is similar to your " Red Book" and is not expensive. |
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Be careful honey, some never come back from the "darkside"[:0]Daddio
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Originally posted by lim118
...then of course there is the question of budgets and how much you are willing to spend [:p]
ah, yes.... budgets. *sigh* well, I'm just getting started, so I'm on a somewhat limited budget. but, that kind of depends on what I decide to buy - if I have to save up for a while, i'd be willing to make that sacrifice... |
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Australia
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Received your email with your addy..here are a few to get you started again...       The first and second coins are Aussie predecimals of 3 pence and a half penny...both in BU. The third one is an NCLT specimen coin in GEM Unc from the Kookaburra series The last one is a circulating dollar taken from a mint roll in Unc. Coins will be in the post shortly, but allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery to your shores. Enjoy.......  |
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Originally posted by vast136
Hello,
When I was younger, my dad used to work at the International House at the University of Chicago. He would bring me coins that students from all over the world had left behind when they left school, and I managed to build up a decent little collection of pocket change from around the globe.
Well, the bug has struck me again and I would like to start collecting foreign coins. What I need are some suggestions as to what I should be looking at/for. It's been a while, and I'm not really sure what's out there. All I know is that there are some absolutely beautiful coins, and I would like to start up my collection again.
From what I've been looking at lately, Australian coinage is quite stunning. I understand that there are quite a few Australian members on these forums. Any suggestions on how to get started? I like variety, so I'm not limiting myself to Australian only...
Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated. I know this is kind of a general request, but as someone who has not been active in this market for a while, I'm in need of some guidance.
Vast136 Since you are on a limited budget, youmay want to start with the Australian Decimals, they usually are fairly affordable. Look at the 50 cent pieces. Unlike American coinage they change often, there are many comemeratives, and they are available cin Circ, Unc and proof. Then of course there are the Koalas or the Kangaroos or the Kookaburras, sorry - I keep getting carried away. I promisedmyself when I started I would have just ONE subtopic of Australian coins that I would collect, but the others just keep calling out to me. ENJOY THE DARKSIDE- It is peaceful over here and we do not get involved with grading systems of 70 or even think about 100 We keep it nice and simple. As per my email for good general information visit my website liosted below. Enjoy rggoodie
aka Richard
"catch em doing something right"
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United States
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lim118-- Thank you so much! Those look beautiful - I can't wait to see them in person! I just picked up the 1999-2006 Lunar coins, which look so awesome...ooh, I'm going to be running to the mailbox every day! Thanks again for all your generosity and for all your suggestions and advice! I'm so excited!  |
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Originally posted by rggoodie
sorry - I keep getting carried away. I promisedmyself when I started I would have just ONE subtopic of Australian coins that I would collect, but the others just keep calling out to me.
rggoodie, I definitely know how that goes! There are so many beautiful coins to collect - I can never seem to limit myself, even when I try. Personally, I think it's nice to have a little bit of a lot of different kinds. This seems like a good place to start. Your website seems like it's going to be a great help to me - thanks for the advice & suggestions. I really do appreciate it! ...katie...  |
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United States
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Another quick question - I was perusing the Perth Mint site and I saw some dinosaur coins. Where might I go about finding those? I think they're interesting... Thanks for the link to that site, lim118. It shows a great variety of coins, which is really helpful. |
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Australia
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The dinosaurs were minted by the Perth Mint for Tuvalu, they are not Aussie issues. Now and then you do see them listed for auction on ebay Australia. |
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Australia
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Originally posted by vast136
Another quick question - I was perusing the Perth Mint site and I saw some dinosaur coins. Where might I go about finding those? I think they're interesting...
Thanks for the link to that site, lim118. It shows a great variety of coins, which is really helpful.
I knew I had two of them....took some time to locate them again Seismosaurus Giganotosaurus Obverse of the Coins From memory, I picked both of them for about AUD$13.00 in an ebay auction. |
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vast136:
I just completed my Lunar Coins collection (1999-2006). Beautiful.
You might look into the Britannias, 1 ounce silver. Also, absolutely beautiful.
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